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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.47, 250.54 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.47, 250.54 and 139.95 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.47 : 250.54 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.47/250.54 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.47x = 250.54 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.47x = 35,063.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,063.07/181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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